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Posted 3/13/2014 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I have a nurse friend who suggested I try coconut water while I prep for my colonoscopy next month.
She said it is good for hydration and moving "things". She looked it up on some favorite app of hers and it was listed as a clear liquid for prep day.
Just thought I would share the info.
Any input?
Posted 3/13/2014 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
I think coconut water tastes just as bad as the colon prep liquids! However, it is a good source of electrolytes.

Sue
Posted 3/13/2014 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
I'm going to try it now, so I will know for myself before prepping. She said to try the flavored. I may hate it, who knows!
Posted 3/13/2014 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
It is a really good way to hydrate. It tastes ok. I don't really like the smell of it. Thanks for the idea.
Posted 3/13/2014 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
sounds like an excellent idea - chuga-lug cc :-)
Posted 3/13/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
i drink coconut water for colonoscopy prepping, too. i don't think driving gatorade or other junk like that.

i make coconut water popsicles a few times a week and suck on those. i am a coconut water addict. my favorite brands are harvest bay and taste nirvana. some of the brands really taste like cat pee so it can take a while to find a good one.
Posted 3/13/2014 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
Is coconut water just the whitish liquid inside a fresh coconut? I had that in 1970 in Trinidad. Venders sat on the side of the road with a machete and a pile of coconuts. He cut the top off and you drank it then he cut it in half and you could eat the meat. I sort of liked it but liked Apple Jack soda more. Those were the only safe and available drinks on the island that weren't alcoholic.
Posted 3/13/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
AZ - Yes that is correct.

I believe commercial coconut water is from young coconuts which have a much sweeter and less oily/petrol like taste.

Vita Coco is a good brand that you can buy by the case. I had it on regular delivery from Amazon until I got sick of it.

Posted 3/13/2014 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
The coconuts they had were young I think. The casing over the nut was green and the meat was like a jell not solid if I remember right.
Posted 3/13/2014 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
I like it, not a bad idea to drink it for prep, but I have a glass or two every week. My husband is from the Spanish Caribbean and they drank coconut water right out of the coconuts all the time when he was a kid.
Posted 3/13/2014 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
I tried it and did not like it at all.
Posted 3/13/2014 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
This is an awesome idea for a prep. I hated the other stuff I drank and knew I wouldn't be able to do it again. I love cocunut water.
Posted 3/13/2014 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
i have to disagree with vita coco. that's one of the pee tasting ones. i seriously wanna barf when i drink it haha the flavors it comes in are even WORSE.
Posted 3/13/2014 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
bananagirl - you crack me up. I've only had vita coco so if it tastes like pee than I bet I will reeeeealllly like another brand. lol.
Posted 3/13/2014 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
I think I'll give coconut water a try next month when I prepare for polyp surgery. Doc says to do prep as if for colonoscopy.
I always feel wiped out for a day or 2 afterwards. Maybe the electrolytes in coconut water will help with that. (Hate Gatorade.)

Thanks for the info.
IAS :-)
Posted 3/13/2014 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
I now drink a powdered coconut water called Coco Hydro. It is the cleanest tasting and most consistent tasting coconut water I've had - and I've tried tons of them. It's also much cheaper!
Posted 3/13/2014 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the ideas and brands to try. I got soooo sick my last prep/scope that if I can tolerate it, I will drink it to hydrate. I will do the "prep stuff" too, but thanks to those on other topics, that gave ideas on how to do that stuff. I overdid the prep last time, making sure I did it all. I was down to white foam! Blah, just thinking about it....!

Edit: Okay, made a list with a star by vita coco cuz it may taste like cat pee .... so glad that so far I don't know what that might taste like ... :-)

and, coco hydro is cheaper, I was warned about the cost of coconut water.

 

Post Edited (Coffeencake) : 3/13/2014 3:45:09 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/13/2014 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
Good tip. Will keep it in mind for my next prep day, hooray.
Posted 3/14/2014 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
Love coconut water!!! Never thought for a prep. Make sure you don't get one with plup. One brand I know has both. Forget the name .
Posted 3/14/2014 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Faith, I will watch for that. I'm going to try some before the prep. I just want it during for the hydration. I will still do the usual preps. Thanks for the tip.
Posted 3/14/2014 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had the Amazon Coconut water? There are 4 varieties, the only one I've had was the White Tea version. It tasted more like a flavored tea drink and wasn't slimy or funky like some of the other coconut waters. Tons of vitamins and antioxidants. Best of all, no artificial sweeteners or added crap. I got mine at Costco, their website didn't even show a local store that had them when I did a search so they could be in your area even though their site doesn't list it. I go through a box of 12 in 2 or 3 days, YUMMY!

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Posted 3/14/2014 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
I love coconut water! Ive had to test out several different brands to find one I like, and have to agree with a few others that vita coco is… blech… my absolutely favourite is an organic one, brand name is coco libre. No issues with any "pee-taste" in my opinion hehe. I have to say that coconut water does have somewhat of an odd taste to begin with, but my 6 yr old who is the pickiest eater I have ever met on the face on this planet (I swear.. he is PICKY) drinks this stuff straight out of a glass! You can imagine the amazed look on my face the first time he took a swig of that coconut water and loved it.
Posted 3/14/2014 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
I love coconut water. Thanks for reminding me, I'm going to buy some more this weekend. Always makes me feel better.
Posted 3/15/2014 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
I must be the only one that hasn't tried it..I will have to look for it in the supermarket.
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